Google Slides

Google Slides--- Love Them!

I use shared google slides ALL THE TIME!!!   I love my students working together on projects and then sharing them.  I usually let them pick which slides to work on and require them to include citations.  We start almost every book like this, researching everything from settings, authors, or themes that will connect to our upcoming books.

See our one from last week:  Slideshow

Good ole Prezi

Prezi is fun and easy

Use it for assessment, presentation, or for giving lesson material.

Here's a sample:   Julius Caesar

Stripgenerator

This is a new site that I found and haven't used too much.  I had the kids make a comic strip for a illustrate a poem.  The kids seemed to like it.  There are lots of figures and icons to choose from.  

I'm thinking of having the kids make a strip for each act of Romeo and Juliet - something different to try.

Quizlet

This is a great study tool.  I know a lot teachers already use it, but just in case you don't, take look at it.  I use this with vocabulary and terms.  It has flashcards, quizzes, games, etc.  You can even assign a test.

Students are very familiar with this site and many even create their own quizlets.

Cliptomize

Let's Make a Book!

Cliptomize allows for really cool "Scrapbooking."  I have used other sites like this one for book report projects.  My students have created chapter summaries they then shared before a test as review.

This one is very easy and gives a share link which is nice.  The kids will have to create an account though.

See my Clipobook

Playposit - formly educanon

Add videos from youtube then add questions and explanations/information for the kids to learn.  I have used this for Romeo and Juliet and also had the kids make their own videos to share with the class.

A lot of different bulbs (videos) are ready to use on the site.

Students join your class so you can assign bulbs/videos.

Thinglink

Students can make Thinglinks for projects or reports.  I had students make book reports in English.  My history kids used a Thinglink for battle description.  These can also be put into a channel, which creates a slide show.

Students can join your class and/or follow you - like twitter.

There are many different Thinglinks available to use in your class.

Kahoot

I have my students use this when they are creating presentations as a short quiz after they are done.  They create the kahoots and I play along.

Kahoot also has Kahoots/quizzes from many topics.  It's fun way to review material.

Students can access Kahoot from their phones, chromebooks, ipads, or computers.

Storify

Storify and Twitter

Storify uses mutliple social media sites to pull together really ANYHTING.  Students can reflect or respond to issues in the world by looking at TONS of information.  Storify pieces can be shared out for external comment, if you're comfortable with that.

I am interested in creating a collection of current events that students can gather (maybe weekly) and then reflect on.  Events would be current and require them to follow up with further research as needed.  Teachers could even guide the content with topics like:  discrimination, global warming, war, equal rights, etc.

Here's one to share

dotstorming.com

Dot Storming

Although this site has a funny name, it is a great place to create an exit ticket or have collaboration.
Import text or pictures and let the kids vote on them.  This could access a skill or provide a place for further discussion.  The link can be shared or emails can be given; I like sharing the link.

I have not used this one yet in class, but I plan to very soon.

Let's vote:   Dot Storming Page

Speaking of Blogs....

I Use Blogger for my blogs.  It hosts my daily agenda and links my kids need.  It is great for keeping absent people in the loop!
I have Three:
English 10
English Honors
Classcraft English 10


How about a blog for students.





There is kidblog that is made by the same people.  It creates classes for easy organizing.
It can showcase a student project, become a portfolio, or be a "class" blog for bringing materials together.

I have also heard of edublogger, but I have not tried it, yet.

Here are some samples I borrowed from the internet:

Youtube on best student samples: LINK HERE

Blendspace Blank Canvas

  BlendspaceA blank canvas forANYTHING

Blendspace provides a blank canvas for displaying just about anything.

It connects well to Drive or the internet.

Login with Google is fast.

Create Classes with class codes for organizing material

Student Vocabulary Sample 

Use with vocabulary, visual assessments, quizzes, or for sharing multiple materials with students.

What's Plotly?

Plotly for those Number People

Plotly is a great site to use for making charts, graphs, or visual data "stuff." 

I used it when students kept track of their own reading scores showing strengths or weaknesses in their own reading.  They created bar charts where they entered data on skills I wanted them to master. They had the visual to help them realize their own weaknesses and then worked toward reaching reading goals.

Example Chart

Don't Under Estimate Powtoon

The Power of The Powtoon!!!

Powtoon can be used as a powerful quick check on a lesson or idea.

The kids know how to use it.

They can add brief explanation to it that further assesses learning.

Kids really enjoy it too.


This assignment was anticipatory for our reading of The Raisin in the Sun

What are My Dreams?


What are other ways to use powtoon?

Student Websites

Websites:

great place to 

showcase 

many student projects

1.  Create a template in google sites

2.  Have them use the template to create their own web addresses.

3.  Copy their individual urls into a Google Form so you have a spreadsheet.

4.  VERY IMPORTANT--  They must open up share privileges  (Anyone with the Link if parents are to see, or Anyone at Luxemburg- Casco with the link if just for you)

5.  Here is one for this year:

Student Website